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The cost of inaction: who will fund loss and damage?
The UN climate regime still lacks an official definition of loss and damage and funding streams remain limited – which means it’s time to get innovative
Climate wars: is the Sahel the first battle zone?
If rainfall decreases, and temperatures rise, as the IPCC’s 5th Assessment suggests, resource competition across the Sahel is only likely to intensify
1.5 to stay alive: UN’s warming goal feels the heat
The tougher temperature goal was a great victory for the vulnerable countries in terms of global diplomacy and advocacy. Now comes the hard part of implementation
How Donald Trump is delaying the Paris climate deal dividend
The world faces two very different energy futures, and we won’t know for sure which one we are in until 9 November
Legal wins, coal price up but Adani’s Australian mine still “unbankable”
Despite consistent legal victories, Adani cannot change a coal price that languishes far below the level necessary to make the huge Carmichael mine viable
Asia and the Pacific must spearhead a climate resilient future
As one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions and a growing emitter of greenhouse gases in its own right, regional governments must take the initiative
Is climate change causing conflict in the Sahel?
An emerging narrative points to global warming as a driver of conflict in the Sahel ̶ but this risks glossing over the real root causes
Coal mine judgment shows Australia’s environment laws are flawed
The Australian Federal Court dismissed climate arguments against Adani’s massive Carmichael coal mine, which threatens the health of the Great Barrier Reef
Did the Black Lives Matter climate protest backfire?
Highlighting climate impacts of aviation and need for UK to act on climate change are laudable goals, but without a wider strategy what do they achieve?
Keohane on climate: what price equity and justice?
Are compromises that fall short of justice but improve human welfare acceptable in the context of tackling climate change?
G20 cut ‘n’ paste mocks urgency of fossil fuel subsidy cuts
Failure to agree end to oil, gas and coal subsidies in 2017 will lock yet another generation into a lifetime of dependency on centuries-old energy systems
US, India edge towards ‘biggest climate win’ in 2016
Despite its huge reliance on old cooling technologies, Delhi can leave a winner from October’s HFC negotiations, argue experts from US green group NRDC
We’ve only just begun: more climate fights are coming
Luckily for the chances of avoiding global warming, the Paris climate deal isn’t the only game in town. Here’s a rundown of what else is cooking
Electric Avenue: UK energy mix faces seismic shift
The idea renewables are not competitive with fossil fuels and nuclear power has lost all basis in fact: it’s time to wake up to the energy revolution
Arctic faces ‘boom’ in shipping as ice melts
The luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity is embarking on an historic voyage through the Arctic, and it’s likely to herald a surge in similar trips say experts at ICCT
Brian Cox’s sceptic takedown: a low point for climate journalism?
News programmes let us down by hosting irrelevant debates when we face so many urgent and interesting questions.
View from Manila: Duterte must deliver ambitious climate plan
Former head of Philippines climate commission calls on new president to accept climate science and slow coal power growth
Why the 1.5C climate limit matters in the Maldives
Political focus on tackling climate change has dropped since Paris talks, but need for urgent action remains writes Thoriq Ibrahim
Climate vulnerable coalition eyes deeper links
As the Philippines pass the CVF baton to Ethiopia, Saleemul Huq explains how the group plans to work together to tackle common climate challenges
China doesn’t need any more coal plants
China’s current coal power capacity can meet electricity demands up to 2030, two of Beijing’s top climate and energy experts tell China Dialogue